By Olusegun Olanrewaju
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf flagged off the distribution of instructional materials worth millions of naira to public schools yesterday as part of the state’s educational recovery policy.
The distribution of educational materials to be issued free to pupils in primary, junior, and senior secondary schools comes days after the government unveils hundreds of pieces of furniture across public learning centres to create a conducive atmosphere for effective teaching and learning.
In a statement yesterday, his Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the Governor unveiled the learning materials at Government House in Kano.
Yusuf said the government was taking a bold step to reverse the unfortunate setbacks brought to the system over the years.
Before he assumed leadership, the Governor regretted the deteriorating infrastructure, the high number of out-of-school children, and the closure of several boarding schools.
Yusuf said he was worried that the ugly situation brought about by the past administration’s poor management of public policy on education had led to a severe decline in the quality of education across the state.
However, he pledged his administration’s commitment to address the predicaments in line with his vision to restore the lost glory of Kano’s quality education system.
“We are fully committed to addressing these issues head-on. In line with our vision to restore the greatness of education in Kano State, we declared a state of emergency in education to pave the way for a holistic approach to revamping our educational system and ensure that teachers are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to educate our children effectively.
“Our administration has also embarked on the massive rehabilitation of schools across the state and the construction of new blocks of classrooms to create a conducive learning environment.
“We have recently produced hundreds of thousands of pieces of furniture for our pupils, and very soon, we shall flag off the distribution of school uniforms for primary one pupils, ensuring they start their educational journey with dignity and pride,” Yusuf said.
The instructional materials provided, as explained by the Governor, are essential for creating an enabling environment where teaching and learning can thrive. Education is the bedrock of development, and providing the necessary resources for its development is an investment in the future.
He used the opportunity to call on parents and stakeholders to partner with the present administration to rebuild, reenergize, and ensure children return to school.
Materials distributed during the occasion include 120,000 cartons of chalk, 97,532 records of workbooks, 93,600 exercise books, 199,234 class registers, 350,000 student report sheets, 351,000 lesson observation books, and 30,000 copies of the new national anthem.
